Advice Quote by Jalaluddin Rumi
““Sit near someone who has had the experience. Sit under a tree with new blossoms. Walking the section of the market where chemists sell essences, you will receive conflicting advice. Go toward kindness. If you are not sure where that is, you will be drawn in by fakes. They will take your money and sit you down on their doorstep saying, I’ll be right back. But they have another door they leave by. Do not dip your cup in a pot just because it has reached the simmering point. Not every reed is sugarcane. Not every under has an over. Not every eye can see. Or it may be you cannot thread the needle because it already has thread in it. Your loving alertness is a lantern. Keep it protected from wind that makes it crazy. Instead of that airy commotion live in the water that gently cools as it flows. Be a helpful friend, and you will become a green tree with always new fruit, always deeper journeys into love.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Masnavi, 13th century Persian Sufi poetry
Guidance to seek wise mentors, stay kind, avoid deception, and nurture inner awareness like a lantern protected from chaos.
In simple terms: Find mentors, stay kind, protect your inner light.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate kindness and discernment.
Themes
wisdom
kindness
spirituality
self‑care
authenticity
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
poetic
spiritual
When to use this quote
- Choosing mentors
- avoiding scams
- practicing compassion
- maintaining inner calm
Key Concepts
Sufi teachings
mindfulness
inner guidance
Questions to Reflect On
- Who can you trust for genuine guidance?
- How do you keep your inner lantern bright?
A Different Perspective
May become overwhelmed by external noise and lose focus.
